News

The Federal High Court Abuja has come out to say that INEC actually has the power to deregister political parties in Nigeria. Justice Taiwo Taiwo revealed this while delivering judgment in a suit filed by Hope Democratic Party (HDP) against INEC. According to Taiwo, INEC was empowered by the 1999 ...

The World Health Organisation, WHO, has come out to say that face masks should only be worn in places where the virus is widespread and physical distancing is difficult. WHO chief, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus had this to say in a recent statement. According to him, this is in line with ...

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has come out to raise alarm over the sale of contaminated diesel for discounted prices in parts of the country. NNPC revealed this in a recent report by NNPC Retail Limited Managing Director, Sir Billy Okoye. According to him, motorists must be very careful ...

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has come out to say that he plans to engage Speakers of State Houses of Assemblies on domestications of laws against rape. Femi Gbajabiamila revealed this while he received a delegation of 12 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), in his office ...

Edo state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has come out to blast the reconciliatory move by Governor Godwin Obaseki to bring 14 lawmakers–elect into the house of assembly. The Publicity Secretary of the PDP in the state, Chris Nehikhare recently came out to say that the move was ...

Ex-Governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari has urged Comrade Adams Oshiomhole and Godwin Obaseki to focus on the interest of the party ahead of the governorship elections in Edo State. Speaking recently to State House correspondents, Yari disclosed that this is time for Oshiomhole and Obaseki to tolerate each other ...

Ex-US president, Barack Obama has come out to praise the protests by Americans demanding racial justice over the recent killing of George Floyd. Obama recently came out to speak to the young black men and women who he said are done with witnessing and experiencing excessive violence. According to him, ...

Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has lifted the ban on religious gatherings in the state, starting from June 19, 2020. Speaking during a media briefing today, he revealed that his administration will allow a limited opening of religious houses based on compliance reviewed by the state’s safety commission. According to ...

FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Aliyu has come out to say that an integrated healthcare delivery system is vital to the socio-economic development and progress of any country. Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu revealed this recently while emphasizing on active community participation. According to her, the fact is that Universal ...

President Muhammadu Buhari has come out to mourn with Ondo State over the death of Evangelist Bamidele Isola Olumilua, who was a governor of the state from 1992-1993. Buhari revealed this in a recent statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Thursday. ...

Spiritual priest, Pope Francis has come out react to the inhumane and sad killing of George Floyd. The Pope recently revealed that we cannot tolerate or turn a blind eye to racism, else we will regret it for the rest of our lives. According to him, the violence that followed ...

President Muhammadu Buhari has come out to blast the killing of an undergraduate of the University of Benin, Miss Uwaila Omozuwa, by rapists at a place of worship in Benin. Buhari recently ordered the police to investigate the case and make sure all the culprits responsible for this barbaric act ...

The Senate has aimed a dig at the Executive Director, Projects of the Interim Management Committee, IMC of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, warning that the National Assembly will not succumb to cheap blackmail from him or anyone else. The senate recently revealed that it is ...

Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has ordered relaxation of lockdown in the state with effect from Monday. Fayemi recently announced that the relaxation of restrictions will run through Monday to Friday from 6am to 8pm. According to him, the state’s molecular laboratory will also be commissioned tomorrow to facilitate ...

COL. Abubakar Dangiwa Umar (RTD) has come out to blast President Muhammadu Buhari over the recent lopsided appointments in his administration. He had his say in a recent letter by begging Buhari to change his mode of appointment as he has just 3 more years to write authentic history. According ...

National Leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu has come out to commiserate with President Muhammadu Buhari over the death of his nephew, Alhaji Ibrahim Dauda. He revealed this in a recent statement by his media adviser, Tunde Rahman. Tinubu simply extended his condolences to the family of Dauda, ...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has come out to warn Nigerians that is is not presently conducting any recruitment exercise. INEC revealed this in a recent statement to clarify things amid the ongoing rumors. According to INEC, the letters in circulation are nothing but scam so Nigerians should ignore ...

Ondo State government has come out to say that it would shut down any religious organization that does not obey strict rules governing the partial lift of ban on religious activities across the state. The Chairman Inter-ministerial Committee on COVID 19 and Commissioner for Health, Dr. Wahab Adegbenro revealed this ...

Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum and Alternate Chairman of the NNPC Board, Chief Timipre Sylva has come out to congratulate the newly appointed members of the reconstituted Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). He revealed this in a recent statement in Abuja, issued on his behalf by ...

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has come out to say that Nigeria must realize that she is alone when it comes to battling the coronavirus pandemic. The governor recently said we are on our own and the rest of the world doesn’t care about Africa, talk less of Nigeria. According ...